Sunday was PERFECT RUNNING WEATHER!!! There was also the hustle and bustle and race day excitement of a half marathon in Central Park! The feeling of running a race without having to pay for it! Tom and I did the big 6-mile loop and I felt fantastic in the cool weather and fun atmosphere. I convinced Tom to do a second 5-mile loop, which we conquered with a bit of walking. I had intended to do 10-18 miles so I carried on alone for a last 4 mile loop, but as soon as I started heading up the east side of the Park my entire body was in pain. I cut across the Reservoir and just walked until I got home. I must have gone too fast during the second loop because I've never been in so much pain.
I made it home but at one point I was despairing and wondering how I could get home without having to move any more.
One day after I feel fine. I'm debating whether to repeat last weeks 5mi/10mi for next weekend or try for 15-18 miles in one go. I'm getting nervous about experiencing the same type of pain during the marathon where it hurts to move. I'm not sure how best to prepare for it other than to run as slowly as possible. I guess I'm also banking on some race day adrenaline to get me to the full 26.2.
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